395 days of planning all lead up to this! Sept/Oct 2012

[jenny105]

Plans look good especially the relax at the resort days Those are always a must. We didn't have any of those last year and it was a killer!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Plans look good especially the relax at the resort days Those are always a must. We didn't have any of those last year and it was a killer!

I can hardly tell you how excited I am right now! The 2012 Disney Planning DVD just came in!

 

[Stan Solo]

I can hardly tell you how excited I am right now! The 2012 Disney Planning DVD just came in!

Did you get the 2011 DVD?

Is the 2012 one different?

 

[HeatherLassell]

Did you get the 2011 DVD?

Is the 2012 one different?

Yes I did. Like 2 copies I think. lol Anyways, no it really isn't MUCH different. Same host, same exact clips and speeches.

Differences: When you view the Magic Kingdom part it now mentions the "new fantasyland" and in the Moderate resorts it now shows and talks about the new Royal Rooms. I haven't watched the whole thing yet but I was dissapointed at how it's pretty much exactly the 2011 with a little added stuff. The opening clip featuring the "Good Life" song was new.

 

[Stan Solo]

Yes I did. Like 2 copies I think. lol Anyways, no it really isn't MUCH different. Same host, same exact clips and speeches.

Differences: When you view the Magic Kingdom part it now mentions the "new fantasyland" and in the Moderate resorts it now shows and talks about the new Royal Rooms. I haven't watched the whole thing yet but I was dissapointed at how it's pretty much exactly the 2011 with a little added stuff. The opening clip featuring the "Good Life" song was new.

Thanks, I was wondering if it would be the exact same one or not. Guess I'll order it after all. Heck it is free, even to Canadians!

I often wonder why Disney doesn't put them on iTunes as a free down load? I guess it's because then they don't have the names, emails and addresses of families that are showing interest in visiting thier parks.

 

[disneygeeks]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited!!!!

WDW is offering a free dining plan to Canadians until September 29, 2012!

Well I knew that but thought I was out of luck since I wasn't going until after the promotion ended.....BUT I called today and asked to switch to September 29th till October 10th...so one day earlier. The lady on the phone was SOOOOOOO sweet! She automatically asked me about adding the free dining plan since I am in Canada. Since it's just the quick service I asked about upgrading it to the dining plan.

My package was $2654 before my $200 reservation deposit was paid....now my total is $3015.35 for 11 days, 8 days of park hopppers and NOW the free dining plan!!!!

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!

This is going to allow me to do alot more stuff on our trip...possibly MNSSHP...or just more souvineers. Pirates League? BBB?

Just had to share with people who will understand what an amazing savings this is and share in my excitement!!!

~Heather~

well I just got back to your TR and missed it...been away from it for some time. I like that they will do that for us crazy canadians, saves a few bucks

 

[HeatherLassell]

well I just got back to your TR and missed it...been away from it for some time. I like that they will do that for us crazy canadians, saves a few bucks

Welcome back!

I think my total ended up at $4000 since I upgraded to the Royal Rooms at Port Orleans!!!

 

[disneygeeks]

So today I am MISSING a day of work (not good on the $$$ paycheck) because my 8 year old son has pink eye. School says "24 hours from start of meds" before he can come back. So I guess we're gonna have a The Walking Dead marathon today and chill. I have to admit other than missing the money I'm happy to miss work today!

Love that show but I wish the seasons were longer and there wasn't so much waiting time between the seasons

 

[disneygeeks]

WOW!!!!

I just scored row 3 section 120 tickets to the Jets vs the Coyotes for Dec 1st!!!! My son Braden is going to be so excited!

Man I wish I could go to a canucks game but living on the island it costs so much moola to go on and off the island plus hotel for the night as well. So you have to dish out about $600 just to see a game

 

[mbvisitor]

Are you planning on creating some journals or autograph books for your kids?
I enjoyed doing that for our trip. I put together a world showcase passport too, but we didn't get to use it due to crappy weather. Love the creative DISign thread!

 

[Enchanted88]

hi hi hi hi hi!! I have not forgotton about you!! I hope everything is going good!! I'm waaaaaaaaay behind on your PTR!! booo! But I'm definately going to catch up this weekend! What better way to spend a Saturday morning?! hahaha We are getting closer and closer to the big trip!! I can't wait!!!!! I hope you have a great weekend!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

Your plans look great!

I totally agree about luggage that is EASY to see! We have 1 carryon that is orange (havent used it yet, but I bought it online when I knew we were going to WDW). We still need to get another set of luggage, and I think we will be trying to find something Orange so its easy to spot on the carousel. Our other luggage is black and I always have to tie super bright ribbons on the handles I really like those prints you picked out

Rainforest Cafe is fun. I have been a few times. We are planning on T Rex (similar...owned by same company) for our Dec trip.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Man I wish I could go to a canucks game but living on the island it costs so much moola to go on and off the island plus hotel for the night as well. So you have to dish out about $600 just to see a game

Well I paid about $400 just for me and my 8 year old to go to the Winnipeg Jets game! Season tickets are sold out for 5 years and what tickets are left for the public are extremely hard to get and very expensive!

I can't wait to drive down to Minneapolis for the Feb 16 game. We are each paying one way of gas which will be about $100. Half hotel $190 each (2 nights) and our tickets were $214 for 2 and we are in ROW 2!!!!! It's worth it to me though.

Are you planning on creating some journals or autograph books for your kids?
I enjoyed doing that for our trip. I put together a world showcase passport too, but we didn't get to use it due to crappy weather. Love the creative DISign thread!

We're gonna do the passport. I did get one off the DISign board. I might just do it for the 2 little ones and let my oldest buy the official passport. Not sure. We're gonna scrapbook the pictures when we come back. So we're saving receipts and other stuff to go with it.

 

[HeatherLassell]

hi hi hi hi hi!! I have not forgotton about you!! I hope everything is going good!! I'm waaaaaaaaay behind on your PTR!! booo! But I'm definately going to catch up this weekend! What better way to spend a Saturday morning?! hahaha We are getting closer and closer to the big trip!! I can't wait!!!!! I hope you have a great weekend!

heehee Glad to know you're still around! Things are good. I'm working ALOT lately (today is day 12 of 12 in a row!) because my part time girl quit on me and refused to work her 2 weeks. She sucks! lol Oh well. It's gonna be a good paycheck and then I have some extra cash for the Disney Store when I go to Mall of America in Feb!

Your plans look great!

I totally agree about luggage that is EASY to see! We have 1 carryon that is orange (havent used it yet, but I bought it online when I knew we were going to WDW). We still need to get another set of luggage, and I think we will be trying to find something Orange so its easy to spot on the carousel. Our other luggage is black and I always have to tie super bright ribbons on the handles I really like those prints you picked out

Rainforest Cafe is fun. I have been a few times. We are planning on T Rex (similar...owned by same company) for our Dec trip.

Thanks! The original pattern I wanted was pink and orange!!! But when my parents went to buy them they were sold out. But I like the one we got cause it's still very cute.

I wish I could start packing already!!!!

 

[the_green_machine]

LOL....as usual, I figured out how to change it almost immediately after I posted....and then I couldnt figure how to delete the previous comment.

Well...The surprise went off without a hitch and we just returned from our trip to WDW on Friday (Jan. 27th). One thing I never expected was for me to become a fan as well....but I did. Here is a little video I put together of my wife's reaction to her surprise and her first time seeing Cinderella Castle...enjoy.

http://youtu.be/dGPryDP2URg

P.S. keep an eye out for my trip report....day 1 should be going up over the next few days (including a section on how AWESOME the new Winnipeg airport is.....of course I'm being sarcastic).

 

[HeatherLassell]

Well...The surprise went off without a hitch and we just returned from our trip to WDW on Friday (Jan. 27th). One thing I never expected was for me to become a fan as well....but I did. Here is a little video I put together of my wife's reaction to her surprise and her first time seeing Cinderella Castle...enjoy.

http://youtu.be/dGPryDP2URg

P.S. keep an eye out for my trip report....day 1 should be going up over the next few days (including a section on how AWESOME the new Winnipeg airport is.....of course I'm being sarcastic).

Awww that was so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Let me know the link for your trip report when you start it!

 

[the_green_machine]

LOL....as usual, I figured out how to change it almost immediately after I posted....and then I couldnt figure how to delete the previous comment.

Awww that was so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Let me know the link for your trip report when you start it!

Will do.

 

[the_green_machine]

Here's my attempt at a trip report...any thoughts on how I could make it better would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=43902096#post43902096

Hope you enjoy it.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Here's my attempt at a trip report...any thoughts on how I could make it better would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=43902096#post43902096

Hope you enjoy it.

I think you're doing a really good job. It's fun and witty and the pics are awesome!

 

[HeatherLassell]

Not a Disney related post.

I feel like crap! The last 3 weeks (which is why the lack of real updates here) I have been working 50 hour weeks! Well it's taken it's toll on me now.

I have NO voice. My throat doesn't hurt too bad but I can't even squeek. I keep coughing. My chest and back hurt but just a little. I am taking tomorrow off so if it starts to hurt more I will be visiting the dr.

Work should be interesting today. I wonder if Walmart would let me borrow a wipe off board for the day?

At least I don't have to answer the phone! Hope no one needs anything today cause they ain't gonna get it unless they show up at the studio in person....and can read! lol